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Mass Communication Division
National Communication Association
October 2004

Published three times annually by the Mass Communication Division of NCA.

Published three times annually by the Mass Communication Division of NCA Editor: Walter Atkinson, Northern Illinois University (Watkinson@niu.edu)

Newsletter Contents:

• Welcome from the Chair

• Business meeting and reception information

• Agenda for Business Meeting

• Top three MCD papers

• Call for nominations and current ballot

• 2005 call for competitive papers and thematic panels

• Thanks to paper reviewers 

• MCD teaching and service awards 

• Listing of MCD panels for the coming NCA convention 

• MCD leadership directory

• Other announcements

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Welcome from the Division Chair

Hello to all members of the Mass Communication Division and a special welcome to new members and to student members. It will be wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces at our Chicago meeting.

The last year was one of profound and lasting change for our division. We are now a “big tent” division. As NCA moved to a formula for allocating panel slots based on membership size, the Division saw its number of slots more than double in one year. Although the change was certainly a positive one for the Division, it created a good bit of anxiety for all of us. If you pitch a much bigger tent, will they come? Will we receive enough quality submissions to justify the new panel allotments? The answer was clearly yes! The number of submissions kept pace with the number of new slots and the acceptance rates were consistent with prior years. We all owe special thanks to Vice Chair Mehdi Semati and Research Committee Chair David Roskos-Ewoldsen for handling the workload for thematic panel submission and competitive papers (more than double that of previous conventions) so well. They also had to deal with new submission procedures. We are a fortunate division to have such capable members who are so generous with their time. I also want to thank Betsy Perse for all of her help in this and previous years. It makes the Chair’s job much easier when excellent procedures are already in place and excellent advice is an e-mail away.

Growth also presents challenges. In the past, we have been able to minimize scheduling conflicts by usually scheduling only one MCD sponsored panel in each conference time slot. That is no longer possible. Multiple MCD panels are the rule for most time slots. Scheduling will be a growing challenge for our conference planners. Our membership on the NCA Legislative Council has also expanded to four members, representing our membership size. At this year’s business meeting, we will need to approve procedures for determining who will represent us at that council.

I am very pleased to report that the MCD will be awarding Leah Vande Berg of California State University, Sacramento our MCD Service Award at this year’s business meeting. Please join us in congratulating Professor Vande Berg on her outstanding service to mass communication. My thanks to Kristen Harrison for coordinating this year’s award competition.

I have been fortunate to serve as your Chair during a year of great expansion for the Division and with a terrific group of MCD officers. The MCD has always been at the center of my NCA activities. I hope it is serving you as well as it has served me over the years.

Jim Walker
Chair, Mass Communication Division

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Mass Communication Division Business Meeting Information

All Division members are especially encouraged to attend the Mass Communication Business Meeting (Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in Continental B, Lobby Level, Chicago Hilton) and the Mass Communication Division Reception that follows the business meeting (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.) in the same room.

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Tentative Agenda for Business Meeting

1. Call to order and distribution of agenda (Chair: James R. Walker)

2. Introduction of Mass Communication Division officers

3. Minutes of 2003 Business Meeting (Secretary: J. Emmett Winn)

4. Reports and announcements from Mass Communication Division Committee officers:

a. Nominating Committee and election of new officers (Nominations Committee Chair: Paul Haridakis). Elections will be held concurrently with other meeting activities.
b. Report: 2004 Convention program (Vice Chair: Mehdi Semati, and Research Committee Chair: David Roskos- Ewoldsen)
c. Awards:
Top paper awards (Research Committee Chair: David Roskos-Ewoldsen)
MCD Distinguished Service Award (Vice Chair-Elect: Kristen Harrison)
d. Report: Legislative Council (Chair: James R. Walker and MCD members on the Legislative Council)

5. Developing a procedure for the selection of MCD representatives on the NCA Legislative Council

6. Installation of new officers (Chair: James R. Walker)

7. Planning for the 2005 convention program (Vice Chair: Kristen Harrison; Research Committee Chair: R. Lance Holbert)

8. New Business

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Top Papers, Mass Communication Division, 2004

“Feedback, Mythic Figures, and Alternative Media” -- Joshua D. Atkinson, University of Missouri-Columbia

“The Hidden Gender Biases in Televised Golf Announcing” -- Andrew C. Billings, Clemson University; James R. Angelini, Indiana University; Susan Tyler Eastman, Indiana University

“Diffusion of News of the Shuttle Columbia Disaster: The Role of Emotional Responses and Motives for Interpersonal Communication” -- Amal G. Ibrahim, Georgia State University; Jiali Ye, Georgia State University; Cynthia A. Hoffner, Georgia State University

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Call for Nominations for 2004-05 Officers

The Mass Communication Division Nominations Committee is seeking nominations and self-nominations for division officer positions for 2004-2005. Nominations are sought for the offices of (1) Vice Chair Elect, (2) Secretary, (3) Research Committee member, (4) Publications Editor, (5) Web Wizard, (6) Nominations Committee membership (five positions), (7) NCA Resolutions Representative, and (8) Graduate Student Representative. If you or someone you know is interested in serving, please contact Paul Haridakis (pharidak@kent.edu), Nominations Committee Chair.

As you can see from the attached ballot, we are in need of nominations. It is particularly important that we get reliable leaders for the vice-chair elect and the new member of the research committee. Those are the two positions that will eventually plan a conference program and that certainly is the most important thing we do.

Vice-Chair Elect:
The year that a person is elected to vice-chair elect, that person will be responsible for overseeing the announcements of the teaching/service awards, and for selecting the award winner (with help from other members of committee). The following fall, when the person assumes the position of vice-chair, this position entails going to the program planning meeting at NCA, distributing the call for papers at the business meeting and on the NCA web site, and making sure that the call for papers is given to the program planners. As vice-chair, the person assumes the responsibility of program planner for the division, overseas the judging of panel submissions, and, with the aid of the chair of the research committee, arranges panels and competitive papers into sessions that are submitted to the NCA program planners for consideration. The responsibilities involved in this position are heaviest immediately after the convention, in February and March when division members submit papers and proposals, and during the convention itself when planning meetings occur.

Secretary:
The secretary assumes responsibility for creating and maintaining a record of communication and events at the business meeting during our annual convention. The secretary’s position spans two years. The first year the secretary takes notes during the meeting, following the format set in previous years. Election results will occur simultaneously during regular business. Those notes should be organized and put into a word process file as soon as possible after the meeting and distributed to the vice chair and secretary for review. After any corrections, a permanent version of the notes can be sent to other officers and printed for inclusion in the archive. The second year the secretary is responsible for distributing the notes to meeting attendees and presenting the notes formally at the beginning of the business meeting.

Research Committee:
The person who is elected as a member of the Research Committee will stay on the committee for three years. The first year as a member of the Research Committee, the second year as the Chair-Elect, and the third year as the Chair of the Research Committee. The responsibilities of the first two years on the Committee are mainly to assist the work of the Chair, and to be determined by the Chair. The third year as the Chair of the Committee, the person will coordinate convention paper reviews for the Division, and program competitive paper sessions based on the results of the reviews.

Nominations Committee: (five people elected, including Chair)
The Chair of the Nominations Committee solicits self and other nominations from various MCD positions from members of the Mass Communication Division and from members of the Nominating Committee. It is wise to solicit and receive such nominations by the end of the summer prior to the NCA annual meeting. In consultation with members of the Nominating Committee, the Chair seeks and receives input about the nominees and finalizes a slate of candidates for each position. With the assistance of Committee members, the Nominating Committee Chair conducts the elections during the MCD’s Business Meeting at the NCA Annual Convention.

Publications Editor:
The job of the Publicity officer is to serve as a conduit of information among NCA Mass Communication Division members and does the following three things: (1) Maintains the email list by updating it periodically (i.e., there is a constant churn in the list as new members join, some addresses change, and other drop out, etc.), (2) Writes and disperses three e-mail newsletters per year (e.g., in February, June, October/November). Maintaining an e-mailing list can be time consuming, as can editing and producing newsletters. But the position is enjoyable and is an important professional service. Many members of the Mass Communication Division rely heavily on the newsletter, especially the electronic newsletter, for relevant information about research, careers, and the profession.

Web Wizard:
The individual in this position maintains the web site for the division, updating the site with newsletters, names and officers, and contact information.

Graduate Student Representative:
This person serves as a “voice” representing graduate student interests in the division, relaying issues of interest and concern to officers within the division.

Representative to the NCA Resolutions Committee:
This person represents the Mass Communication Division at NCA executive meetings if any resolutions are presented to the association.

Current Nominees for MCD Officer Positions
The Nominations Committee has put forward the following slate of nominations to date. As you can see additional nominations are needed.

Vice Chair Elect (1 position)
J. Emmett Winn (Auburn)

Secretary (1 position)
Jennifer Stevens Aubrey (University of Missouri)
Xiaomei Cai (University of Delaware)

Research Committee (2 positions)
J. Emmett Winn (Auburn)
D. Robert DeChaine (California State, Los Angeles)

Nominations Committee (5 positions)
Nancy Signorielli (University of Delaware)
James Weaver (Virginia Tech)
Keren Eyal (University of Arizona)
D. Robert DeChaine (California State, Los Angeles)

Publications Committee (1 position)
Walter Atkinson (Northern Illinois)

Web Wizard (1 position)

Graduate Student Representative (1 position)

Representative to the NCA Resolutions Committee (1 position)

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Mass Communication Division
Call for Competitive Papers and Thematic Panels
National Communication Association Convention, Boston, November 2005

The Mass Communication Division invites competitive papers and thematic panel proposals for program sessions addressing theory, research, or methodological issues in mass communication.

I. COMPETITIVE PAPERS

It is the policy of NCA that each unit should only accept one paper from any person submitting as first author.

Deadline: February 1, 2005

Paper length is limited to 25 pages excluding tables and references. Papers should be double-spaced and use 12 pt. font. Longer papers will not be considered.

Please follow the online directions for registering and uploading your paper. If you have difficulties uploading the papers, email Lance Holbert at holbert@Udel.edu.
Specify Student Papers: yes (you will check a box to indicate whether it is a student paper or not, but you need to indicate in the "special instructions" box whether the student is a graduate student or undergraduate. We are going to try to have at least one panel of undergraduate papers.)

When you log onto the system, you need to have your paper completed and ready to load onto the system. You need to remember the following:

1. You should have no identifying information on your paper (e.g., this means you should not have a title page, but please include the title on the first page of text). You will provide the title of your paper, and name/affiliation during the registration process.

2. The abstract (250 to 500 words) will be entered separately from the paper. You should not include an abstract in the paper file.

3. The electronic version of the paper should be either a Word, Word Perfect, RTF or ADOBE document. DO NOT COMPRESS YOUR PAPER FILE.

4. A/V requests must be made at the time of submission; we regret that late requests cannot be accommodated. Please try to keep A/V request to a minimum because the NCA must rent this equipment from the hotel and it is expensive.

5. We are required to have one-fourth of our final panels in the form of "discussion panels." Ideally, the papers will be available prior to the conference on line through All Academic. However, for some units where publication in an APA journal may be an option for the presenter. an Abstract of the paper will be posted and interested people will be given information (e.g. an email address for the primary author) where they can obtain a copy of the paper to read in advance of the convention. Discussion panels permit the persons who are interested to read the papers in advance. The panel itself will NOT have full paper presentations. Rather there will be discussion of the papers persons have read. These panels are designed for the audience and authors to discuss the papers. They should be an excellent opportunity to receive feedback on your paper. If you want to be considered (or not considered) for a discussion panel, please indicate this in the "special instructions" box. Questions regarding a competitive paper submission (not thematic panel submission) should be directed to Lance Holbert, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE, 19716-4399; Tel 302-831-8041; Fax 302-831-1892; Email holbert@Udel.edu.

II. THEMATIC PANEL PROPOSALS
Please follow the online directions for submitting your thematic panel.

Questions regarding a thematic panel submission (not a competitive paper submission) should be directed to Kristen Harrison (krishar@uiuc.edu).

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Research Committee Report on Competitive Papers

The division received a total of 107 competitive paper submissions (170% increase over last year). The summary of results is shown in the following table.

Number of Papers Submitted 107
Number of Papers Accepted 76
Average Score Across All Papers 5.1 (0=Lowest; 10=Highest)
Average Score Across Accepted papers 6.6
Average Score of Top 3 Papers 8.9

Three referees reviewed each paper (though not all of the reviews are available on-line), and the top 76 papers were accepted (acceptance rate of 71%). Twenty-three panels were created and proposed from the accepted papers and sent to NCA for presentation in Chicago. Twelve of these panels have been scheduled as “Discussion Panels.” The papers represent a wide range of approaches to the study of mass communication. Having read many of the papers, I am certain that those attending these sessions will hear outstanding scholarship.

I want to thank the reviewers who helped with planning this year’s conference.

David Roskos-Ewoldsen
Research Committee Chair

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MCD Teaching and Service Awards

The officers of the Mass Communication Division are very pleased to announce this year's recipient of the MCD Service Award, Dr. Leah Vande Berg of California State University, Sacramento. This award is intended to recognize a career of exemplary
service in the field. Dr. Vande Berg's record is one of outstanding and tireless dedication and service to a number of communication-related organizations at all levels: local, regional, national, and beyond. The Mass Communication Division in particular has benefited tremendously from her years of service. Congratulations Leah!

Unfortunately, we were unable to present an MCD Teaching Award this year due to an insufficient number of nominations. If you know an outstanding teacher who is a member of the Mass Communication Division and who you believe deserves recognition, please plan to submit a nomination for next year's awards. Calls for nominations will be circulated early in 2005.

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MASS COMMUNICATION DIVISION MEETINGS AND PANELS AT NCA

MASS COMMUNICATION DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
3528 Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Continental B, Lobby Level, Chicago Hilton

MASS COMMUNICATION DIVISION RECEPTION
3628 Saturday, November 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Continental B, Lobby Level, Chicago Hilton

THURSDAY+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1227 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Continental A Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
AIN’T I A WOMAN?: MEDIATED IMAGES OF WOMEN AND AUDIENCE PERCEPTIONS

1228 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
AMERICAN IDOL--THE SEARCH FOR MEANING: EXAMINING TEXT, AUDIENCE, INDUSTRY

1248 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Stevens 3 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
FRAMING AND TV NEWS: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

1328 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
STUDYING UP: ISSUES IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH OF MEDIA ELITES

1346 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Stevens 1 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
EMPIRICAL RESEARCH ON SEX, MEDIA, AND SOCIETY

1428 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
MYTHS AND NARRATIVES: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

1446 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Stevens 1 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
MOVING FORWARD TO NEW RESEARCH IN MEDIA EFFECTS BY LOOKING BACK AT INFLUENTIAL STUDIES IN MASS COMMUNICATION

1619 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Conf. Room 5C Fifth Floor Hilton Chicago
ALTERNATIVE AND RADICAL MEDIA: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

1713 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Conf. Room 4J Fourth Floor Hilton Chicago
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND THE MEDIA: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

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2227 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Continental A Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
PARASOCIAL INTERACTON: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

2228 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
NEW TECHNOLOGY: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

2306 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Conf. Room Fourth Floor Hilton Chicago
MEDIATED MUSIC AS PUBLIC DISCOURSE

2327 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Continental A Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
ECONOMICS AND REGULATION OF THE MEDIA: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

2328 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
YOUTH AND THEIR MEDIA: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND MEDIA

2527 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Continental A Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
HEALTH AND THE MEDIA: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

2528 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
MEDIA VIOLENCE: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

2626 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Conf. Room 5J Fifth Floor Hilton Chicago
CHILDREN’S TELEVISION FROM AROUND THE WORLD: PRIX JEUNESSE

2628 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
VIDEO GAMES AND LEARNING: EXPLORING CONTENT PATTERS, THEORETICAL LINKAGES, AND NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH GAME PLAY

2648 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Stevens 3 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
PUBLIC OPINION AND THE MEDIA: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

2728 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
COMPETITIVE PAPERS ON CHILDREN'S TV

2739 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. PRIVATE DR 2 Third Floor Hilton Chicago
FORENSIC TELEVISION: PERFORMING REALITY AND RE/CONSTRUCTING TRUTH

2834 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Lake Huron Eighth Floor Hilton Chicago
MASCULINITY, POTENCY, AND COMPETENCE: CONTEMPORARY IMAGES OF MEN IN MEDIA

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3239 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. PRIVATE DR 2 Third Floor Hilton Chicago
MOVING FORWARD IN UNDERSTANDING REALITY TELEVISION: LOOKING BACK AT "SURVIVOR ALL-STARS"

3250 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Stevens 5 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
MEDIA ACTIVISM: CASE STUDIES OF SOCIAL CHANGE

3328 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
GENDER AND THE MEDIA: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

3339 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. PRIVATE DR 2 Third Floor Hilton Chicago
INVESTIGATING THE REALITY OF REALITY TV

3350 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Stevens 5 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
USES AND GRATIFICATIONS: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

3505 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Conf. Room 4A Fourth Floor Hilton Chicago
ISSUES FACING TV NEWS: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

3527 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Continental A Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
COMPETITIVE PAPERS ON INTERNATIONAL TV NEWS

3528 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
MASS COMMUNICATION DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

3539 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. PRIVATE DR 2 Third Floor Hilton Chicago
MOVING FORWARD/LOOKING BACK: SEMINAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING

3548 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Stevens 3 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
COMPETITIVE PAPERS ON RACISM AND THE MEDIA

3628 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
MASS COMMUNICATION DIVISION RECEPTION

3639 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. PRIVATE DR 2 Third Floor Hilton Chicago
WORKING MEDIA: LABOR AND U.S. MEDIA IN THE 20TH CENTURY

3648 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Stevens 3 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
MEDIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH: SOME CRITICAL ISSUES

3728 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
TOP THREE PAPERS IN MASS COMMUNICATION

3748 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Stevens 3 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
WHAT DOES TELEVISION TELL US ABOUT HEALTH ISSUES?

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4228 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
TV AND CULTURE: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

4248 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Stevens 3 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
COUNTRY MUSIC: LOOKING BACK AT SOCIAL MESSAGES, MOVING FORWARD FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

4328 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
REALITY TV AND ROMANCE: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

4332 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Joliet Third Floor Hilton Chicago
MASS CONSUMPTION IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

4336 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Marquette Third Floor Hilton Chicago
CONGLOMERATES AND TV NEWS: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

4354 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Williford C Third Floor Hilton Chicago
WOMEN IN THE MEDIA: STEREOTYPES MOVE FORWARD

4428 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Continental B Lobby Level Hilton Chicago
POLITICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND THE NEWS: HOW MEDIA FRAME CONTROVERSIAL EVENTS

4436 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Marquette Third Floor Hilton Chicago
TELEVISION NEWS COVERAGE OF THE IRAQ WAR

4450 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Stevens 5 Lower Level Hilton Chicago
NEWSPAPER AND TV HISTORY: COMPETITIVE PAPERS

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Other Announcements of Interest to Division Members

Job Announcement -- University of New Mexico
The Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time position the rank of Lecturer II. Minimum Qualification: Master’s Degree in communication or a related field.

The department expects to hire a specialist in public relations and/or advertising. Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications: (1) ability to teach courses in advertising and/or public relations; (2) willingness to work with student organizations related to public relations and/or advertising; (3) professional experience in advertising and/or public relations; (4) ability and willingness to oversee departmental internship program; (5) willingness and ability to participate fully in departmental service committees as well as developing positive outreach relationships with those outside the University.

A complete application consists of: (1) a signed letter of interest identifying areas of expertise, research interests, and teaching experience; (2) an academic resume, including e-mail address; (3) samples of your professional work; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (5) three letters of support from academic and/or professional references.

Send applications to Glenda Balas, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication and Journalism, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1171; Fax (505) 277-4206. For best consideration, please apply by October 1, 2004. The position will remain open until filled.

For more information contact Glenda Balas, (505) 277-4422, gbalas@unm.edu or Brad Hall, Chair, Communication and Journalism, (505) 277-1905, bjhall@unm.edu. Departmental Web Site: http://www.unm.edu/~cjdept.

The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA employer and educator.

Auburn Student Video Competition CFE
The Auburn Film Society & the Department of Communication & Journalism at Auburn University are pleased to announce the 2005 Movie Gallery Student Video Competition and issue this Call for Entries. Competition is open to U.S. and International entries completed by students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities for the College Videomaker category, and students enrolled in accredited high schools or equivalents for the High School Videomaker category. The maximum total running time allowed for entries is 22 minutes. There are no minimum length requirements for the videos. The videos should not be more than 2 years old and cannot have been previously submitted to the Movie Gallery Student Video Competition.

Deadline: Entries received by February 4, 2005
Entry Fee: $25.00 per entry

PRIZE CATEGORIES:
Category 1: College Videomaker. First Place: $1000; Second Place: $600; Third Place: $275
Category 2: High School Videomaker. First Place: $1000; Second Place: $600; Third Place: $275

GENRES ACCEPTED:
Animation; Documentary (mini-documentaries, news, news features, historical events, biographies, etc.); Abstract/Experimental (abstract and experimental non-narrative films, music videos, poetry, dance, dramatic readings, etc.); Short fictional stories; Political/Social satires.

The competition is now in its 8th exciting year. For information, rules, and entry forms, go to:
http://www.auburn.edu/student_info/film/contest.htm. Or you can also contact:
Ms. Danielle Williams
Movie Gallery Student Video Competition Director
Department of Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5211

Direct questions to Ms. Williams at the above address, email her at willide@auburn.edu or call 334-844-2887.

The Auburn Film Society is a non-profit, officially sanctioned student organization at Auburn University

New Book Announcement
War, Media, and Propaganda: A Global Perspective
Edited by Yahya R. Kamalipour and Nancy Snow, Foreword by Ben H. Bagdikian.
Rowan & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
$27.95 Paper (0-7425-3563-0); $75.00 Cloth (0-7425-3562-2), September 2004, 280 pp.

This timely book presents a multifaceted look at war, media, and propaganda from international perspectives. Focusing on the media's role in global conflicts, prominent authors, journalists, scholars, and researchers provide an insightful overview of the impact of globalization on media practices. They examine the processes behind media coverage of war, sophisticated propaganda techniques, the dynamics of public opinion, and the effects on human affairs and communication. As the book moves through theoretical discussions to regional and national views, it explores cultural-political implications for the United States and other countries around the world, concluding with recommendations and solutions to key problems of media globalization.

Contributors include Ben H. Bagdikian, Nicolene Botha, Douglas Kellner, Danny Schechter, Norman Solomon, and Barrie Zwicker.

Yahya R. Kamalipour is professor in the Department of Communication and Creative Arts, Purdue University Calumet. Nancy Snow, a former USIA and State Department official, is assistant professor in the College of Communications at California State University, Fullerton, adjunct professor in the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California and also serves as senior research fellow in the USC Center on Public Diplomacy.

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NCA Mass Communication Division
Officers Contact Information

Elizabeth Perse, Immediate Past Chair
University of Delaware
Department of Communication
Newark, DE 19715
302-831-8029
eperse@udel.edu

James R. Walker, Chair
Saint Xavier University
Department of Communication
3700 W. 103rd St.
Chicago, Il 60655
773-298-3370
walker@sxu.edu

Mehdi Semati, Vice Chair
Eastern Illinois University
Department of Speech Communication
2070 Coleman Hall
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
217-581-6314
cfms2@eiu.edu

Kristen Harrison, Vice Chair Elect
Dept. of Speech Communication
University of Illinois
244 Lincoln Hall
702 S. Wright St.
Urbana, Il 61801
217-244-7536
krishar@uiuc.edu

J. Emmett Winn, Secretary
Auburn University
Department of Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
334-844-2761
winnjoh@auburn.edu

Heather Hundley, Secretary Elect
California State University, San Bernardino
Communication Studies
University Hall 201.14
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407, USA
909-880-7377
hhundley@csusb.edu

Research Committee
David Roskos-Ewoldsen, Chair
University of Alabama
College of Communication
Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
205-348-8087
droskos@ccom.ua.edu

R. Lance Holbert
University of Delaware
250 Pearson Hall
Newark, DE, 19716-4399
(302) 831-8041
holbert@Udel.edu

Glenda Balas
University of New Mexico
Communication & Journalism
C & J Bldg Room 228
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-277-4422
gbalas@unm.edu

Walter Atkinson, Publications Editor
Department of Communication
Northern Illinois University
209 Watson Hall
DeKalb, Il 60115
815-753-7009
watkinson@niu.edu

Cary Horvath, Web Wizard
Slippery Rock University
Department of Communication
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724-738-2564
cary.horvath@sru.edu

David Roskos-Ewoldsen, Resolutions Committee
University of Alabama
College of Communication
Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
205-348-8087
droskos@ccom.ua.edu

Joe Watson, Graduate Student Representative
Kent State University
School of Communication Studies
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-0284
wwatson1@kent.edu

Nominations Committee
Paul Haridakis, Chair
Kent State University
School of Communication Studies
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-0174
pharidak@kent.edu

Rob Bellamy
Duquesne University
Department of Communication
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412-396-6443
bellamy@duq2.cc.duq.edu

Joan Conners
Randolph-Macon College
204 Henry Street, Peele Hall
Ashland, VA, 23005
(804) 752-7342
jconners@rmc.edu

Janellen Hill
Regis University
Communication Department E-8
3333 Regis Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221-1099
303-458-4969
jhill@regis.edu

Doug Ferguson, Chair
College of Charleston
Department of Communication
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
843-953-7854
fergusond@cofc.edu

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Editor’s Note

Please email Walter Atkinson (watkinson@niu.edu) with any email address changes if your issue of The Gatekeeper came to an incorrect address. Thank you.

Thanks to other Mass Communication Division officers for the invaluable help with The Gatekeeper.

And a final, from-the-bottom-of-my-heart thanks to Matt Duncan, the Tech Wizard and all-around technology guru in the Communication Department at NIU. Matt set up the distribution of our newsletter through our Department’s server and got the updated email list up and running. Thanks Matt -- it wouldn’t have happened without you!

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